What Is Predestination? (Crucial Questions)

by R. C. Sproul

Publisher:

Reformation Trust

, 2019

Overview

The Bible clearly teaches that we contribute nothing to our salvation. It is the gift of God (Eph. 2:8), and He alone saves. Yet many Christians bristle at this idea. If God decides who will believe, they reason, doesn’t that destroy free will? Isn’t it unfair to punish people who had no choice? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul clears up common misconceptions and distortions of the doctrine of predestination. Far from being fatalistic, this doctrine reveals the riches of God’s grace and brings comfort to our souls.

The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Key Features

• Examines free will and sovereignty
• Addresses common misconceptions and distortions of the doctrine of predestination
• Offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers

Contents

• The Inevitable Question
• What Is Predestination?
• The Golden Chain
• The Divine Choice
• Justice, Mercy, and Grace
• For His Good Pleasure
• The Certainty of Salvation
• The Other Side of the Coin
• Beautiful Feet

Product Details

• Title: What Is Predestination?
• Author: R. C. Sproul
• Series: Crucial Questions
• Publisher: Reformation Trust
• Publication Date: 2019
• Pages: 72
• Christian Group: Reformed
• Resource Type: Introduction
• Topic: Salvation

About R. C. Sproul

R. C. Sproul (1939– 2017) was a respected teacher, theologian, pastor. He was the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries in Orlando FL. He was also first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. His radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online.

Sproul held degrees from Westminster College, Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary, Free University of Amsterdam, and Whitefield Theological Seminary. He taught at several colleges and seminaries including Reformed Theological Seminary and Knox Theological Seminary. He served as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, in Sanford, Florida. Sproul’s teaching can be heard daily on the “Renewing Your Mind” radio broadcast which plays in over 40 countries.

Sproul wrote over 70 books and articles including the classic The Holiness of God and several theological articles in Tabletalk magazine.